A pet owner teaches his dog a new trick, rewarding him after each correct response. After the trick is learned, the owner stops the rewards and the dog ceases the behavior. A month later the owner tries to show the dog off to a neighbor by giving the command for the trick. The dog does not respond. Skinner would attribute the non-response to
a. fading.
b. extinction.
c. discrimination.
d. punishment.
B
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A. academic review B. secondary appraisal C. primary appraisal D. applied analysis
Dr. Kline takes an eclectic approach in treating psychological disorders. She often prescribes medications that influence neurotransmitter levels, but she also works with her clients to change their behavior and understand the role of social factors in their problems. Dr. Kline's approach to therapy illustrates the idea that
a. our cultural backgrounds exert a considerable influence over our behavior. b. motives and expectations can color our experiences. c. unconscious motivation has little impact on overt behavior. d. differing theoretical perspectives can provide a more complete understanding of behavior.
If one person in a group begins to resist the orders of a legitimate authority, other people are more likely to
a. side with the authority and still obey the authority. b. rebuke the resister for his or her behavior. c. disobey the authority. d. still obey the authority, but only if the authority has higher status than the resister.
Sternberg argues that there are eight intelligences that are closely related and interwoven
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.